menu for the week and more product love

this is my inspiration picture to get myself back in shape. i did not realize how big my stomach would still be 6 weeks after having sadie. i still look pregnant and it's bothering me. so i've decided to do a new mommy workout at home until i find time to go to the gym. (interestingly, i was 4 weeks pregnant in this pic and didn't know it ;)

enough of that, now let's talk about food {wink} i realized i hadn't posted a weekly menu in a LONG time, but that doesn't mean that i'm not cooking! so i have to admit, my cooking style has changed quite a bit after having a baby. there's just not time to spend on finding new gourmet recipes, getting cool ingredients, and spending 2 hours on a dinner. i feel this pressure to cook well (maybe i just put it on myself) but i decided to start cooking 3-4 meals a week that way i know i don't have to cook every night, but i can spend a little extra time cooking on the nights i do cook. then 1 night a week, mike will cook...he's actually a great cook, he just doesn't do it very often.

okay, long explanation for a short menu, but here it is:

chicken, artichoke and tomato penne

green chili chicken & corn enchiladas

hamburger helper, roasted broccoli (easy night)

fajitas, beans, and guac

pancakes w/strawberries, herb scrambled eggs, bacon

i got some of the recipes on this fantastic food blog and she's a new mom too!

and

i recently did a post on beauty products that i love, but here are a few more...

• origins sunny disposition liquid bronzer


• maybelline expert eye shadow in mocha motion


• maybelline define a line eyeliner in soft black


• maybelline great lash mascara in very black-i have tried tons of mascara, expensive and cheap, and this is by far my FAVORITE


• and a new product i found today, almay pure blends lip gloss in petal

happy thursday everyone! i'm off to do sit ups!